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Napoleon Hill’s self-help classic, Think and Grow Rich, is how many
individuals first learn about sexual transmutation:
Sexual transmutation is the process of converting sexual energy into some
other drive, motivation, or energy of a higher order.
To clarify this, let’s look at sexual energy through a visualization of the seven
chakras.
The chakras are said to be seven energy centers in the body where each chakra
relates to a specific gland in the endocrine system.
Sexual energy is part of your life force. This energy arises from the first or root
chakra and the second or sacral chakra.
The root chakra is associated with your reproductive glands while the sacral
chakra relates to your adrenals.
Each of the seven chakras connects through a spiraling energy channel that
climbs up the body (kundalini). And this entire energy system is fueled by the
base: the home of sexual energy.
The sacral chakra deals with pleasure. Although there are a few exceptions,
most animals do not have sex for pleasure. Humans, macaques, orangutans,
gorillas, and chimpanzees, however, do.
When the sacral chakra is in balance, this drive for sexual pleasure stays in
moderation. But when something obstructs and weakens this sexual energy
center, it leads to all kinds of problems like sex addictions, perversions, porn
addictions, and aggressive behavior. (More on these problems below.)
Sexual Transmutation: From Pleasure to Willpower
Expressing sexual energy through sex and desire dissipates this energy. That is,
sexual energy goes in one of two directions: out through the sex organ or up
into the higher energy centers.
The basis for sexual transformation is to take your sexual energy and channel it
into a higher energy center.
The chakra above the sacral is the solar plexus chakra, which deals with
willpower.
So if a person lacks willpower, there’s a good chance that their sexual energy is
leaking out via excessive sex, masturbation, stimulation, desire, worry, or
overthinking.
It’s for this reason the self-help literature discusses sexual transmutation. For
young men in particular, if they can channel their drive for sex and woman into
their professional work, they increase their willpower to realize their goals and
achieve more.
Step 2: Channel your attention toward your goal.
Most often, our energy and attention get fragmented into many directions
including sexual desires. To use sexual transmutation, you’re going to channel
this sexual energy into the image of your desired outcome.
Remember, we lose sexual energy that flows out. So instead of expressing this
drive, maintain your attention on the goal you desire. It’s for this reason
Napoleon Hill wrote about the importance of having a “burning desire.” Your
desire for what you want must be greater than your drive for pleasure right
now.
Connect with why you want it—your purpose for achieving it.
With renewed vigor, new ideas will likely begin to present themselves. The
universe, as Hill writes, beings to conspire in your favor. You’ll align with allies
to support you on your quest. And momentum will start to build.
Stick with this process long enough, and depending on the object of your
desire, you’ll begin to manifest it.
Why Does This Process Work?
This transmutation process occurs naturally for the Magician archetype. Over
time, you’ll learn nuances of this process and refine it based on your
disposition.
What are the Limitations of this Form of Sexual
Transmutation?
Eventually, you may sense a deeper calling. Or, you might become uninspired
by using your sexual energy in this way.
Through a spiritual awakening, you may begin to see that your ego is playing a
game. The ego is always creating new desires, not based on the Spirit’s Will,
but on envy, greed, anger, and fear. Attainment begins to lose its thrill.
So now let’s quickly review some of the reasons individuals may be interested
in sexual transmutation and the potential benefits it can produce.
Semen has over 200 different proteins, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
It’s a treasure chest of nutrients that the body and mind need to perform at its
best. Sexual activity can deplete your life force while sexual transmutation
cultivates it (see below).
Sexual energy is also creative energy. And the sexual energy we don’t expend
during sex can be channeled into the creative process.
When we deplete our sexual energy, we have a low libido or sex drive. In men,
this often leads to impotence. Through sexual transmutation and having sex in
moderation, one can improve their sex life.
The source of this leakage is in the mind: random thoughts and negative
emotions like anger, fear, and guilt. (Guilt blocks the sacral chakra.)
In Tibetan Buddhism, they explain that the source of human suffering is the
Three Poisons: attraction, aversion, and delusion, or desire, aggression, and
ignorance. All three poisons cause leakage.
Both the nutrients within the semen as well as the life essence with the sperm
itself, when retained, can be used and absorbed back into your body to support
your higher energy centers, your nervous system, and your brain.
What if men weren’t designed to release their seed (except for procreation)?
I’m not suggesting this is necessarily so, but it’s a question worthy of
consideration, for it is true, it might help explain the current poor state of
masculinity in our society.
Meeting an Ancient Taoist
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to meet a man from China who claimed
to be 93 years old. I say “claimed to be” because he looked like he was in his
early 50s, and I was (and still am) a bit skeptical.
But he trained in the ancient Taoist ways. And both of my qigong instructors
who met with him were impressed with his level of skill, ability, and
knowledge. (Both of these practitioners have each trained for over 40 and 30
years, respectively.)
This Taoist told me that in the old way of practicing these arts, you abstain
from sex throughout your life—you never “break the seal” as they say in certain
Taoist texts.
He said that even Taoists nuns (women practice and train separately from
men) abstain from sex. Finally, he said that this was the secret to longevity and
cultivating one’s energy.
That said, in many Taoist texts you’ll find guidelines for the frequency of
ejaculation that’s safe for men interested in preserving their life force.
The younger you are, the more life force you have. As you get older, this life
force depletes.
And for sexual energy transmutation, these frequency ranges are probably too
generous.
You won’t find much about pornography in ancient texts. Porn is a new
problem that plagues the latest generations. Here, however, we can turn to
scientific research.
Countless other studies point to the harmful effects of pornography. Here are
some shocking stats about porn usage.
From the context of sexual transmutation, pornography is perhaps it’s the
greatest destroyer of sexual energy in men. If you need assistance in this area,
check out the NoFap website or just Google “nofap.”
For the remainder of this sexual transmutation guide, I’m going to take a more
Eastern perspective.
Anyone familiar with Taoism will know the three treasures: Jing, Qi, and Shen.
Jing, Qi, and Shen are energetic substances or frequencies that control many
aspects of our health, behavior, psyche, and spiritual development.
But even though these three treasures are considered three different
substances, they are of the same essence, similar to how water can take the
form of gas, liquid, and solid (ice).
Jing – Essence
Jing is the lowest vibration of the three treasures. Many people mistake Jing as
sexual energy or seminal fluid, but excessive sex does deplete one’s Jing. Jing
most closely translates in English to Life’s Essence.
Qi – Energy
The Essence of the body converts to Qi (or Chi), which most closely translates
to energy. Qi is a higher vibration than Jing, and it transports information
throughout the body’s energy system.
Shen – Spirit
Taoist Energy Transmutation: The Return of the Spirit
Perceiving sexual transmutation through the lens of Taoism then, the primary
goal in this process isn’t material but spiritual.
These Inner Alchemists sought to refine their Jing into Qi by preserving their
Jing (through seminal retention) and cultivating their Qi through a healthy,
balanced lifestyle, virtuosity, and various Qigong practices (including standing
meditations like Zhan Zhuang).
Then, they sought to convert their Qi into Shen through meditative techniques
designed to turn the body’s torso into a cauldron that refines the Qi. This
alchemical process transmutes their energy into Shen or the Original Spirit.
I’ll provide resources below for those who are interested in exploring this topic
more deeply.
Sexual Transmutation Starts With Healthy Kidneys
If the kidneys are deficient in what’s called vital-qi, the guardian qi (the subtle
energy field around the body) will also be weak. And this deficiency lowers the
immune system, which affects the rest of the body.
The kidneys are one of the essential organs in the human body, and we tend to
give them little attention.
Regardless of your reason for pursuing sexual transmutation, it’s a great idea
to heal and strengthen your kidneys first.
There are many ways to strengthen your kidneys and cultivate your Life
Essence (sexual energy):
Do a kidney cleanse.
You can find a lot of resources for kidney cleanses online. Hulda Clark’s is
perhaps the most comprehensive. Renaltrex Kidney Cleanse is a great product
too.
Eat a diet that supports kidney health.
Foods that support proper kidney function include black beans, kidney beans,
blueberries, blackberries, spirulina, kelp, seaweed, pumpkin seeds, black
sesame seeds, walnuts, chestnuts, barley, millet and dark, leafy green
vegetables.
The kidneys and the liver don’t like anything cold—especially during winter
months and in cold climates. The more sensitive you become to your body’s
energy system, the more averse to cold foods (like ice cream) you’ll likely
become.
Each organ relates to a specific predominant emotion. For the kidneys, it’s
fear. Excessive fear damages the kidneys. Containing your fear is a vital step
for entire mature adulthood.
Practice kidney qigong.
There are many practices in qigong that specifically target the kidneys. For
example, the seventh exercise in the Eight Brocades (Ba Daun Jin) and the
kidney sound (“Chui”) in the Six Healing Sounds. The book Qigong
Empowerment offers excellent medical qigong exercises, including kidney
qigong.
Transmuting sexual energy into spiritual energy can occur when the internal
conditions are present. And it’s up to us to cultivate these internal conditions.
Foundation #1: An Energetically Open Body
The body’s energetic system must flow freely, but for most individuals, we have
many blockages throughout the body. Qigong stretching is designed to help
gently open the body.
Then, learn how to sink all your tension down into the ground through a
practice like Zhan Zhuang.
Foundation #2: A Calm, Abiding Mind
Thoughts create tension in the body. When you’re able to quiet your mind,
your body’s energy is naturally preserved.
There are many methods for quieting the mind including meditative
practices, breathing techniques, and proper sleep.
Fear, anger, and seriousness all block the body’s energy system. In fact,
emotions stuck in the body is the primary source of our energetic blockage.
Lightening one’s mind opens energetic channels. Access the precocious child in
you and a sense of playfulness. Smile and hum for no reason at all. Try getting
a HeartMath emWave2 and practice their heart coherence technique.
Even if you didn’t go any further, setting up these three foundations can
radically transform your life experience for the better.
To learn about this Taoist alchemical process, see Liu Hua-Yang’s Cultivating
the Energy of Life. Another ancient text, often called the Dragon-Tiger Classic
explores this alchemical process in detail as an external physical process,
sexual transmutation, and internal energy cultivation.
And if you’re looking for practical instruction, see Damo Mitchell’s Daoist Nei
Gong and White Moon on the Mountain Peak. Mitchell provides the most
comprehensive guidance for Westerner’s that I’ve come across.
Like many people, I was first introduced to these ideas from qigong teacher
Mantak Chia. Books like Taoist Secrets of Love and The Multi-Orgasm Man
were tantalizing, and his practices were easy to follow.
However, I’ve come to believe that many of Chia’s methods are potentially
harmful. I don’t think it’s advisable to force your sexual energy upward (as you
do in his “Power Lock” method).
Cultivating the body’s energy is a natural process. It’s supposed to happen
spontaneously when the conditions are appropriate (which is where meditative
practices come in).
Also, Chia suggests that we only lose Jing through ejaculation and not sex
itself. Even without ejaculation, sex most definitely drains energy, especially in
men.
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Magda
August 11, 2018
Very interesting. All this secret ancient teachings hopefully are coming to
reach more and more people.
I’ve been following a very similar technique I came across 2 years ago
(although it concerns more than just the connection on the physical and
spiritual): https://youtu.be/xAXq0G_AcYQ
Thank you. Keep up spreading useful knowledge.
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Scott Jeffrey
August 11, 2018
Yes, Magda, it does appear like more and more people are becoming
aware of these ancient teachings. Santos Bonacci is a very
knowledgeable man; I’ve watched a number of his lectures. Thanks for
commenting.
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Cherie
August 11, 2018
Very informative article!! Thank you, looking forward to learning from you.
So glad I found your website! ? I signed up for your coursework, but haven’t
started yet.
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Scott Jeffrey
August 11, 2018
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Great article. A lot of the info on sexual transmutation out there say
orgasm is the key to manifesting desires. Is this misguided?
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Scott Jeffrey
August 13, 2018
And so given this context, if you’re highly repressed and then have an
orgasm, you can potentially release a lot of stored/blocked energy that
can then be channeled into other areas of life. But this will not occur
continuously after the sexual energy is unblocked.
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angeline
August 12, 2018
you describe it all in such a clear and succinct way – great piece thank you
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Scott Jeffrey
August 13, 2018
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Dave
August 13, 2018
Scott, thank you for the info. As a person who is very sexual, I can now see
why I feel the way I do after ejaculating. I’ve felt that my addiction to sex
has played a bigger role than it has been, and now I see the reason. Great
work!
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Scott Jeffrey
August 13, 2018
Sure thing, Dave. This issue becomes a major issue for many men as
they get older. It’s the primary reason so many men end up on meds
like Viagra. And eventually, not only does it destroy their kidneys, but it
damages their hearts too.
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Rachael Anthony
August 31, 2018
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Scott Jeffrey
September 1, 2018
It seems your partner’s Trickster has got the better of him (and you, it
seems). See: https://scottjeffrey.com/magician-archetype/
Imagine all of the images your partner “downloaded” into his operating
system through years of porn consumption.
Now, for the parts that’s watching porn, that part is experiencing what’s
happening on the screen (as if it was happening to it).
But what happens when your partner stops “feeding” that part with the
images and sensations it’s used to experiencing? It still desires these
experiences; in fact, it demands them. And so it seeks other avenues of
similar experiences (e.g., “opening up to others sexually”). For this part,
one partner will never be enough.
The challenge is that there’s no satiation for this part that’s addicted.
Psychologically, this shadow archetype is actually called the Addicted
Lover. It will always seek more and more.
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Paul
October 25, 2018
Scott!!!
This is Brilliant!
Read, re-read and heard about Hill’s sexual transmutation but never quite
got it.
It has also been very true for me. There are times I “drain” my energy and
feel tired, wake from sleep later and am less connected to myself and
others.
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Scott Jeffrey
October 26, 2018
Yes, the longer you go without “leaking” the energy, the more active,
alert, and powerful state you’ll likely to experience.
The key is the context: If you do it from shame and guilt, it creates
resentment and eventually leads to a backlash. If you abstain from
something within you that pulls you in that direction, the experience is
more beneficial and sustaining.
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Wendy Leask
October 26, 2018
I always learn something new from your posts. I appreciate your insight
and content.
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Scott Jeffrey
October 26, 2018
That’s great to hear, Wendy. Thanks for reading it and sharing your
comments.
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Arvind Narla
November 30, 2018
This was THE elaborate article about sexual energy but it would have been
more helpful if it included a topic about how to channelize the thought from
the super urge to masturbate.
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Scott Jeffrey
November 30, 2018
Arvind, channeling your thoughts away from the urge isn’t likely to be
effective over time. Instead, you would want to build self-awareness to
understand the source of the urge to masturbate.
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Kees
December 17, 2018
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Scott Jeffrey
December 17, 2018
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Victor
December 27, 2018
This is a promising guide. Thanks
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Scott Jeffrey
December 28, 2018
Sure thing, Victor. Happy to hear you find it promising.
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Peter
January 11, 2019
Thank you very much for writing this article- it is splendidly written and has
provided me many useful information about sexual transmutation. Also,
may I please ask you a question?
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Scott Jeffrey
January 11, 2019
ejaculation.
Moderation is always the key. If a teenager doesn’t have a strong
impulse to ejaculate, he should not ejaculate. The main thing is just not
to try to force anything through rigid restriction because this creates
other problems.
So if the impulse isn’t there, engaging in internal practices can help you
cultivate greater energy and longevity as well an enable you to develop
higher consciousness/awareness.
In an ideal world, I believe that’s what all young men would do.
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Peter
January 11, 2019
Recently, I have many very, very strong urge to ejaculate. Firstly, I
went to take a crap alot more often (up to 10 times), with the urge
to ejaculate always accompanying me(sometimes the urges comes
out in the mornings and sometimes in the afternoons). The
worrying part of this is that often sperms leak out after I have finish
taking all my craps, which made my urge to ejaculate even
stronger. I tried to resolve this problem by doing intense exercises
but yet, it was only successful for that day. The urge generally
comes back in next day morning (so basically I start taking crap
again and the situation above repeats). This urge is really, really
distracting in my life. I simply cannot calm down. I simply cannot
focus. I simply cannot do anything- I simply feel like an base animal
that can’t control himself. I feel really lost for the first time in a long
time of my life. I used very limited internet everyday and when I use
it, it was always for productive purposes. I also do not
think/imagine of anything sexually. I also rarely have negative
emotions and I am always a happy person. Can you please offer
me some advice that can help with my current situation?
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Scott Jeffrey
January 12, 2019
But here’s what I can add: I’ve never met a “truly happy and
positive human being.” Seriously.
Sure, you can feel that way at times, but we don’t live in a 3D
reality that would facilitate this as a continual state of being.
Also, the first 18 years of our lives are when we are forming our
shadow. That is to say, if you’re 18, you can’t really know
yourself yet.
https://scottjeffrey.com/shadow-work/
Also, when you poop, you are releasing or letting go, so this can
move the energy downward and make the impulse stronger.
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